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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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